Results 1,201-1,220 of 11,390 for speaker:Mary Butler
- Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2024)
Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Collins for raising this issue. I acknowledge that she has raised it several times in recent years. During oral questions on health two or three weeks ago, the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, dealt with this question. He has asked the HSE to come forward with proposals. He said he would engage with all the Deputies in the area to try to find a solution. Public health nurses are...
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (15 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (15 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: Sorry to interrupt, but I did meet Ms Bartley-Meehan.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: The heads were approved today in Cabinet.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: And of Covid
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to introduce the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No.2) Bill 2024 to the Dáil. The legislation has two main aims. First, through amendments to the Health Act 2007, it will strengthen the regulatory framework for residential care services regulated under the Act. This includes residential centres for older...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: We need to put a little bit of context on it for people who might not understand what Clifden hospital is. There are two hospitals on the same site: one is a community nursing unit, CNU, where there are people under the fair deal scheme. The hospital also has a respite and rehab ward for six to seven people.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: I understand it is a district hospital. To be very clear, in case anyone thinks there are 20, 30 or 40 people in it - there is a ward for seven people. We were solely dependent on agency staff and we were not able to get them. I secured a derogation from the HSE to secure three full-time, permanent members of staff. Recruitment is currently under way for them. A panel is in place, but it...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: The Dementia-Inclusive Communities Initiative has its origins in the National Dementia Strategy Implementation Programme, co-funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies, the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE). As part of this Implementation Programme, Atlantic Philanthropies and the HSE provided funding of over €3.5 million for the Dementia: Understand Together...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: The Nursing Home Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as 'Fair Deal', is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. The primary legislation underpinning the NHSS is the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009. Participants in the NHSS contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for her question. The Heath Information and Quality Authority (HIQA was established under the Health Act 2007, as amended, to promote safety and quality in the provision of health and personal social services for the benefit of the health and welfare of the public. HIQA’s regulatory role is to regulate designated centres for older people, people with a disability...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (14 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.